LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
Kate Lanphear
Marie Claire Names Fashion Director as Editor-in-Chief
Cosmopolitan’s fashion director Aya Kanai will succeed Anne Fulenwider, who has led the title since 2012.
The Trouble With Digital Advertising
Marketers are following consumers online, but digital advertising presents a host of problems for fashion brands.
Power Moves | Mytheresa.com’s Managing Director Exits, Helmut Lang's New Menswear Creative Director
This week, Mytheresa.com's managing director Jens Riewenherm steps down, while Mark Howard Thomas joins Helmut Lang as creative director of menswear.
Kate Lanphear Is Marie Claire’s New Creative Director
The former Maxim editor-in-chief replaces Nina Garcia, who recently took the lead at Elle.
Scooter Braun Invests in Editorialist
Editorialist’s luxury content-and-commerce business joins the music entrepreneur’s growing list of investments under Ithaca Ventures.
In Magazines, Is Bigger Really Better?
Several fashion glossies are increasing their trim sizes to appeal to advertisers and become ‘collectible.’ Is it working?
Power Moves | Maxim Names Editor, Nicholas Kirkwood CEO Exits, Cartier Appoints CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Power Moves | Simons Exits Dior, Lanphear Leaves Maxim, Lululemon Appoints Creative Director
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500
Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.
Lad Mags: No Longer Just Sports, Cars and Sex
‘Lad mags’ like Maxim are moving away from their traditional cocktail of cars, sports, drinking and sex towards more sophisticated, fashion-conscious content.
Power Moves | Kate Lanphear to Maxim, Rainer Joins Coach, Apple Hires Marc Newson, British GQ
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
For the boys, Missoni search continues, Design schools in Asia, Ford's embrace, Lanphear's new role
Let's hear it for the boys, London (Independent) "With British menswear undergoing something of a renaissance of late – from street-smart casualwear
Company Snapshot
The former Style Director of Elle brought sophistication to 'lad's mag' Maxim, and will now helm T Magazine.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.